The countdown is on for the biggest boat jumble in the south! It returns to the New Forest, Hampshire on Sunday 22 April. Advance event tickets are on sale at…
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Hampshire marine flare disposal scheme launched
The goal is to raise £85,000 for two dedicated collection points in Fareham and Lymington, to provide a free flare disposal service for up to 10 years.
JOB VACANCY: Marine writer opportunity
Do you love marine gear and the latest technology or are practical projects your passion? We have a vacancy for a writer working across our marine titles...
Channel changes coming – are you ready?
Boat owners, shipping companies and anyone who puts out to sea need to make sure they’re ready for the changeover of some VHF channel numbers used to contact UK Coastguard.…
Millie Mackintosh to officially open 2017’s Southampton Boat Show
Made in Chelsea star turned fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, Millie Mackintosh, will be officially opening the Southampton Boat Show 2017.
August 2017
In the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
A.S.A.P. Supplies is ‘business as usual’ following acquisition
A.S.A.P. Supplies wish to reassure PBO readers that they will continue to maintain the 'familiar and high quality service' established over 27 years.
Summer 2017
In the Summer 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Third show for London Boat Show 2018 announced
British Marine Boat Shows has announced that Bespoke London will run alongside the London Boat Show, along with the Boating & Watersports Holiday Show.
Inland waterways attraction to star at London Boat Show sister show
British Marine Boat Shows has unveiled its first attraction for the new Boating & Watersports Holiday Show 2018, which will run alongside the new five-day London Boat Show.
Thousands flock to sunshine-filled 40th Beaulieu Boatjumble
Boating enthusiasts turned out in force for a landmark edition of Beaulieu Boatjumble yesterday, which celebrated 40 years of nautical bargain hunting.
June 2017
In the June 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
A technical knockout – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Technological advances in onboard systems can inspire awe – or something else entirely, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
Save 15% on advance Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets with the PBO discount code!
The biggest and best boat jumble the south is returning to Beaulieu for its 40th year, with hundreds of stalls selling new and used kit, clothes and craft.
WIN! 50 aquapac dry bags up for grabs
In celebration of PBO’s golden year we’re offering aquapac dry bags to 50 lucky readers.
Maersk tanker to be fitted with 30m-tall rotating sails
Flettner rotor sails will be installed and trialled on board a Maersk Tankers-owned vessel, marking the first installation of wind-powered energy technology on a product tanker vessel.
AIS devices to be integrated into all Clipper Race lifejackets
AIS devices will be integrated into all lifejackets for the first time during the Clipper 2017-18 Race.
Competition to win a VIP Beaulieu Boatjumble weekend ends today!
Your chance to win a night's accommodation for two and breakfast at Careys Manor Hotel, plus a £50 voucher towards dinner and Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets.
First underwater drone for the care of your hull
Boat owners wishing to carry out cleaning and hull inspection while their yachts are still in the water may be interested in a new underwater drone called the Keelcrab.
September 2016
In the September 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...